May 11, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Duck & Cover: Hail to the Biker
Last night, Minnesota saw some yellow-green skies and golfball-sized hail. Spring has in fact sprung. This brings up the important safety question of what to do when the sky lets loose and you’re on your bicycle. Generally speaking, if you … Continue reading
April 21, 2011
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Spring is here, and thus the season of Minnesota bicycle event rides begins. The traditional season-opener, the Minnesota Ironman, is coming up May 1, slightly later than usual this year due to the lateness of Easter. Thus, it’s an ideal … Continue reading
January 20, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Gran Fondo Announced for Minnesota!
The Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride – a 45-year spring tradition in Minnesota – is starting a new tradition this year by adding a Gran Fondo (the Minnesota Gran Fondo) to their already solid event. The Ironman is a typical one-day … Continue reading
June 8, 2010
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The revolving door of ownership at Selma’s in Afton continues. Selma’s has traditionally been a popular stop in Afton for cyclists and motorcyclists, ith a large garden and large ice cream portions. For a biker, regardless of which direction their … Continue reading
February 7, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on New Rest Stop Opens on St. Paul Grand Round
The St. Paul Grand Round is probably one of the best-known and best-mapped routes in St. Paul. Pieces of it show up in many routes through St. Paul, including several in the maps area of Ride Boldly! As such, it’s … Continue reading